Girls name · Kentucky
Karen in Kentucky
Karen was the 815th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2024, with 5 babies named Karen that year. Since 1937, Kentucky families have named 14,590 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 7 | 394th |
| 1949 | 341 | 23rd |
| 1960 | 657 | 4th |
| 1972 | 210 | 20th |
| 1983 | 66 | 76th |
| 1995 | 9 | 348th |
| 2006 | 11 | 404th |
| 2024 | 5 | 815th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 394th in 1937 to 815th in 2024.
The most babies named Karen in Kentucky in a single year was 731, in 1956. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1962.
Across the country, Karen reached its best rank of #1 in California (1960). See Karen in every state →
How popular is Karen in Kentucky?
Karen was the 815th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2024, with 5 babies named Karen that year. Since 1937, Kentucky families have named 14,590 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in Kentucky?
In 2024, 5 babies were named Karen in Kentucky. The most babies named Karen in Kentucky in a single year was 731, in 1956.
What is the rank of Karen in Kentucky?
Karen ranked 815th among girls names in Kentucky in 2024. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1962.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.